Compare Mercedes C-Class W206 vs Mercedes CLA C118 vs Kia Forte 3

Variants
C 180
C 200
C 200 4MATIC
C 200d
C 220d
C 220d 4MATIC
C 300
C 300 4MATIC
C 300d
C 300e
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+
AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+
CLA 180 MT
CLA 180
CLA 180d
CLA 200 MT
CLA 200
CLA 200d
CLA 220 4MATIC
CLA 220
CLA 220d
CLA 250 4MATIC
CLA 250
CLA 250e
1.4 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CVT
1.6 CVT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 PHEV
2.0
2.0 CVT
GT 1.6 T-GDI
GT 1.6 T-GDI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.7 deg
13.4 deg
14.7 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
8.5 deg
9.4 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.6 deg
14.3 deg
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
25.4 kWh (gross)
15.6 kWh (gross)
12.9 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
97 mm / 3.8 in
104 mm / 4.1 in
Size | Length
4751 mm / 187.0 in
4688 mm / 184.6 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Wheelbase
2865 mm / 112.8 in
2729 mm / 107.4 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.24
0.24
Electric Range
99.0 km / 61.5 mi
72.0 km / 44.7 mi
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Emission Standard
China VI
Engine | Bore
72.2 mm / 2.8 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
10.6:1
Engine | Stroke
81.4 mm / 3.2 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic, 9G-TRONIC

Production

Availability
2021
Debut
2021-02-23

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
35%
40%
Pros
  • Excellent ride quality
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • S-Class-inspired infotainment system
  • Lots of standard equipment
  • Decent performance in the AMG models
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Mass-produced "AMG" engines not true to AMG
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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